by Ann Leckie
First published 2023
A Presger Translator has disappeared, leaving a razor-thin diplomatic channel between humans and an unpredictable alien species on the brink of collapse. Interstellar diplomat Dlique must unravel the mystery before tensions escalate into total war. But her investigation quickly becomes complicated by Queter, a young woman with connections to the vanished translator and her own hidden agenda. As the diplomatic crisis intensifies, Dlique discovers that the translator's disappearance is just the surface of a much deeper and more dangerous conspiracy. Secrets from multiple worlds converge, with each revelation bringing humanity closer to potential annihilation. Only by understanding the complex web of alien politics and personal motivations can Dlique hope to prevent catastrophic conflict.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, thriller, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, hidden-agenda
422 pages · Paperback · Orbit